Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Used by
Beasley, Louis J., American, 1907 - 2001
Date
1939-1944
Medium
brass
Dimensions
H x W x D (abc): 2 × 3 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (5.1 × 8.6 × 8.6 cm)
H x W x D (a): 1 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 in. (4.1 × 7.9 × 7.9 cm)
H x W x D (b): 1 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 1 9/16 in. (3.2 × 7.9 × 4 cm)
H x W x D (c): 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (1.3 × 8.6 × 8.6 cm)
Description
A brass host box, or ciborium, in three parts, with container (a), small insert for consecrated Eucharist (b), and lid (c). The host box is in a simple, completely unadorned style. The host box is cylindrical, with a flat base and flat rim. On either side of the host box, near the rim, are two (2) small protrusions which enable the lid to slide on and lock into place. On the base of the container in the upper half is an engraving [U. S.].
The insert (b), is a half-moon shaped container that fits inside the host box.The insert has a curled rim that secures over the edge of the host box rim. With the insert in place, there is space next to and below the insert for unconsecrated hosts to be stored. On the bottom of the insert is an engraving [U. S.].
The lid (c) has a slightly fluted edge, a flat top, and a narrow, curled lip with two (2) indentations where the lid interlocks with the container base.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
communion sets
Topic
Catholicism
Men
Military
Religion
Segregation
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Louis J. Beasley Family
Object number
2013.205.1.5abc
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bf347272-3e7d-4908-9a5f-981ab4d46406

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